The agreement aims to help achieve the Dubai government’s objective of implementing sustainable transport within the emirate. Through a unified effort with the Public Transport Agency, DSO will seek to raise awareness on the importance of public transport, with the goal of reducing the use of private vehicles, easing parking congestion and cutting the zone’s carbon footprint.

Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi said: “We are committed to offering a robust and eco-friendly environment for businesses within DSO. Dubai provides a dynamic and cost-effective public transport network that adapts to the needs of a growing population. All the evidence suggests that more people would be prepared to change their daily travel options if information and reliable transport is easily available. We are committed to providing full support to facilitate this in every way possible.”

To help promote a greater use of public transport, information on bus schedules and carpooling will be made easily accessible to both staff and tenants. Workshops will also be arranged for staff and tenants who wish to decrease their reliance on cars when travelling to and from their office or home.

For his part, Essa Abdul Rahman Al Doosari said: “This strategic partnership is aligned with the emirate’s objectives for sustainable transport. We commend Dubai Silicon Oasis’ effort to encourage its staff and tenants to use public transport. The RTA is working with key partners such as DSO to expand mobility options to people by encouraging them to use public transport as their preferred mode of transport.”

Wholly-owned by the Government of Dubai, DSO operates as a free zone for companies producing semiconductors, microelectronics, and other high-tech products seeking to establish regional headquarters and centers of research and development in the Middle East and Africa.

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Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), a 100% owned entity by the Government of Dubai is a free zone, strategically placed on the Emirates road. DSOA's urban master-planned community spans 7.2 square kilometers of state of the art office towers, R&D and industrial zones, educational institutions, luxury apartments, villas, hotels, healthcare and a full range of lifestyle facilities which translate into a dynamic commercial and social environment. Businesses can flourish under the unrivalled package of incentives, including 100% ownership, and high end IT infrastructure that allows companies to begin operating immediately.

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), a 100% owned entity by the Government of Dubai is a free zone, strategically placed on the Emirates road. DSOA's urban master-planned community spans 7.2 square kilometers of state of the art office towers, R&D and industrial zones, educational institutions, luxury apartments, villas, hotels, healthcare and a full range of lifestyle facilities which translate into a dynamic commercial and social environment. Businesses can flourish under the unrivalled package of incentives, including 100% ownership, and high end IT infrastructure that allows companies to begin operating immediately.

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Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) was formed by the decree number 17 for the year 2005. RTA is responsible for planning and providing the requirements of transport, roads & traffic in the Emirate of Dubai, and between Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE, neighboring countries in order to provide an effective & an integrated transport system capable of achieving Dubai's vision & serving the vital interests of the Emirate.

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) was formed by the decree number 17 for the year 2005.

RTA is responsible for planning and providing the requirements of transport, roads & traffic in the Emirate of Dubai, and between Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE, neighboring countries in order to provide an effective & an integrated transport system capable of achieving Dubai's vision & serving the vital interests of the Emirate.